2012 Chevrolet Colorado

▲ Better than typical

2012 Chevrolet Colorado
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:18.850Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 42 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	361
2005	356
2006	236
2007	140
2008	81
2009	67
2010	28
2011	42
2012	42
2013	1
2014	1
2015	491
2016	704
2017	216
2018	183
2019	149
2020	84
2021	75
2022	52
2023	132
2024	121
2025	27
2026	14

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED BUT THE ENGINE FAILED AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120621

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. While the contactâs husband was driving into the driveway at the residence, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260728

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE

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That truck started on fire. Burnt up. Total . It started on the front passenger side near the motor where the ground plug is located. It had drizzled that day and the ground plug is not water proof.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220119

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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I WAS ON THE FREEWAY GOING TO WORK AT 5:00 AM WITH ALMOST NO TRAFFIC. A PICKUP TRUCK IN THE NEXT LANE LEFT OF ME HAD A PIECE OF PLYWOOD EJECTED FROM THE BED AND WAS FLYING THROUGH THE AIR TOWARDS THE FRONT OF MY PICKUP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140501

Also filed under STRUCTURE

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASH

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The hub assembly came apart while driving which disabled the steering of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220210

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111207 — seat belts

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUI

Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CO

Campaign 11V552000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130124 — latches/locks/linkages

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirem

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The re

Campaign 12V594000 — check if this car was fixed